Expecting mothers overseas now have doula coverage in Tricare test Starting Jan. 1, Tricare expanded doula and lactation services to expectant mothers overseas. The services are part of a test that runs through 2026.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Officers say Air Force’s new parental discharge policy is brokenNine current and future parents contacted Air Force Times about their struggles to secure approval to leave the military early due to childbirth.By Rachel S. Cohen18 months ago
It’s now easier for new parents to leave Air Force, Space ForceBefore the policy change, only women were allowed to leave the Air Force after childbirth or adoption.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Military parents foot the bill to ship breast milk to their infants. That could change soon.Advocates hope reimbursement policy will change to include breast milk starting in January.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Hair, hands and hosiery: Air Force overhauling outdated rules on airmen’s looksThe Air Force is introducing hot-weather uniforms, allowing morale patches on Fridays and more.By Rachel S. Cohen4 years ago
The Air Force didn’t have a manual for pregnant airmen. So this mom made one.The Air Force wants to turn Thompson's guide into an official document.By Rachel S. Cohen4 years ago
